UCLA assistant professor awarded MacArthur Foundation “˜genius’ grant for research on worms’ sense of smell

Hallem, one of 23 recipients this year from all fields of academia across the country, was recognized earlier this month for her work studying the sense of smell in roundworms.

Nursing students interested in gerontology speak to residents of senior center

It’s a speed meet and greet event at the UCLA School of Nursing and students aren’t trying to meet potential spouses ““ they are there to get to know the elderly residents of Belmont Village Senior Living, an assisted living facility in Westwood.